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    Hi MagicMirror team, I wanted to share with the community my MagicMirror project featuring a completely custom-built LEGO frame! Hardware Setup: Display: Vertical monitor Computer: Initially Beelink (mini PC), now migrating to Dell OptiPlex D10U System: Ubuntu (Server → Desktop) PIR sensor for automatic screen on/off control via MQTT Implemented Modules: Clock & Calendar (with Italian custom calendar) Weather (Italian weather with hourly and daily forecasts) Compliments (motivational messages) News Feed (Italian news) Automatic screen control via PIR sensor and Node.js Unique Feature: The LEGO frame is completely customizable and modular. It includes: LEGO minifigures on top Colorful decorations on the sides with bricks from various collections Decorative elements (stars, clouds, stickers) Design that perfectly integrates into the home environment Technical Challenges Solved: MQTT integration for PIR control Italian weather modules configuration Optimization for vertical display Power management and automatic screen shutdown The project became not only functional but also a decorative element appreciated by the whole family. The LEGO frame makes the MagicMirror less “techy” and more accessible, especially for children. [image: 1763043465078-lego-frame.jpeg] ![alt text](image url) Thanks for this amazing open source project! Michele!!
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    Alexa on rpi and mic

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    Hello, iam new to MagicMirror. I am going to install Alexa on on my rip, but I am a bit unsure which one, I noticed it was a couple of different once. And can you recommend any good mic that’s working with Rpi,
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    Can You use a round lcd display with the magic mirror software?

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    evroomE
    I guess the keywords are css canvas circle. Something for the make-up artists on the forum.
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    Screen for raspberry pi

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    @AlejandroV - Just about any screen with an HDMI input can be used. TVs and computer monitors are the screens of choice. You can use a laptop screen, but I believe you have to purchase a controller board to manage the HDMI to screen interface. If you really want to try something different, you could use a projector. :)
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    Problem with standby

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    I fixed the problem by my self with a new board from Pollin and it works perfect! https://www.pollin.de/p/lvds-interface-pi-mt6820-vga-zu-lvds-810220 It is small and powerful and theoretically it works with all Resolutions the Inverter you can still buy at Aliexpress for your screens! If you need some hints let me know. Best
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    Frameless Touch Smart Mirror

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    WasupDudeW
    Thanks for sharing
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    cover the back of plexiglass (acrylic sheet)

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    bheplerB
    I use black construction paper for the areas of my mirrors that are not covered by a monitor. It’s easy to cut into the appropriate shape and I can punch holes through it for things like camera lenses. A piece of construction paper the size of your acrylic/glass can have a cutout the size of your monitor pretty easily. I don’t bother with tape or other adhesive to stick it to the glass. I start with a piece the size of the glass and it doesn’t go anywhere.
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    Infinity Magic mirror

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    hey, maybe it’s possible by replacing the common mirror of infinity mirror by two-way mirror and put your monitor behind ? i don’t know but maybe the infinite effect would be less strong . (sorry if my English is not very good i’m french)
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    Capacitive touch mirror

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    Hi there @broberg and @Sean , I’m Pedro, the Marketing Manager at DISPLAX. We’ve received some contact forms that were referred from the Magic Mirror Forum. First of all, thanks for referring us! Second, DISPLAX provides customised touch foils for any size that you choose (even strange ones), so adapting our touch sensors to any of your mirrors will be a piece of cake. We have appropriate mirror glass that is non-conductive, which is requirement for the PCAP technology. If you feel that you required more information, feel free to contact touch@displax.com Thanks!
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    This topic is deleted!

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    Wondering how folks release sweeping style changes.

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    Wondering if people release sweeping UI changes all at once or do you feature gate them and slowly deploy components and THEN release? Seems like a dev solution to a design “problem”. Without a super class not sure how you’d feature gate. Also not sure if this even matters but I know that devs are always nervous about stale branches. Why would I worry about stale style branches? UC Browser SHAREit
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    Orange PI

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    bheplerB
    Update: NanoPC T4 is a pretty good platform. The graphics aren’t quite what I had hoped. MMM-Globe (the pretty abstract one) isn’t very smooth. I did find that if the screen is in landscape mode it performs better than portrait mode. But even landscape isn’t smooth enough for my tastes. Next round of testing will be with MMM-AssistantMk2 and MMM-Hotword. Oh, and the thing is hot to the touch. It comes with a heatsink and it’s painfully hot after a couple minutes.
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    Raspberry pi detects hdmi but there is no output on monitor

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    I had similar issues, but with a DVI input on a monitor. For me at least the rainbow screen was showing sometimes, but often also not. After tons of different settings in config.txt (which didn’t solve the issue) and different hdmi-dvi cables, I ended up reinstalling Raspbian. After that I got the screen working again. The only thing is that there is no red color on my monitor. Tried different power supplies, cables and certain settings in config.txt, none of them fixed my red color missing issue. But that is another story… Give it a shut to reinstall. Don’ t forget to save data as reinstall is wiping the sd card.
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    Is a 4K MagicMirror possible?

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    @Sean I picked up the TCL 43” 4K display at Best Buy for $215. Not too bad.
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    Memory effect with MM2

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    @sdetweil said in Memory effect with MM2: @toucherts every 6 hours it toggles the class used to present the screen. I just made a little module package on github https://github.com/sdetweil/MMM-Anti-Screen-Burn-In OK GOOD
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    Official RPI Touchscreen, control screen blanking without disabling it

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    The official Raspberry Pi touchscreen activates a screensaver without documented settings. The screen wakes up when touched. Generally, I would like to keep it that way but I also want to be able to wake up the screen programmatically. If possible, I would also like to tweak the activation time. I know how to turn the backlight on and off and how to dim the screen but does anyone know how to manage this screensaver?
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    Atomic Pi

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    bheplerB
    @MadScientist Give MMM-Globe a try to give it a workout.
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    Touchscreen overlay

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    Yes I did search before posting. These IR overlays are designed to work with Samsungs proprietary smart mirror system hence the question as to whether it would be compatible. The question was whether anyone had success implementing magic mirror with these rather than overlays in general
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    LED display shines through

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    @Sean Again, thank you very much for everything. Excellent information.
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    Advise about hardware

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    I watched HBO GO for free and got informative videos regarding smart Mirorrs. Hope it helps you !
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    Let’s talk frames!

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    @dxfan227 Have you started your mirror construction?
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